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Consistent, High Quality Terminations
Premium CERTI-CRIMP hand tools crimp a broad array of terminals, contacts and special wiring devices from TE. Designed to exacting specifications for consistent, high-quality terminations, a potential service life of over 50,000 cycles is possible, depending on operator care. There are currently seven basic styles of CERTI-CRIMP hand tools to select from—the choice depends on the product being applied.
50K
CERTI-CRIMP Hand tools can last over 50,000 cycles if properly used and maintained.
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Interchangeable Die Platform Design
CERTI-CRIMP Tooling Options
Choose From 7 Basic CERTI-CRIMP Designs
There are currently seven basic styles of CERTI-CRIMP hand tools. The choice depends on the product being applied and/or your preferred method of application. For example, open barrel contacts typically require straight-action die movement to minimize possible rotation during crimping. Or, if your application requires crimping different sizes of terminals, you may prefer using a single tool with a combination of crimping nests rather than two or three separate tools.
Other options include insulation crimp adjustment for different insulation thicknesses; a locator for properly positioning and supporting the terminal or contact in the tool; a wire stop; and color-coding and/or wire size information on the head of the tool or handles.
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Discover the Hand Tool
That's Right For You
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CERTI-CRIMP II Straight Action Hand Tools (SAHT)
Designed to crimp a variety of loose piece contacts and confirm full crimping of the contact.
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Double Action Hand Tool (DAHT)
Built to crimp a variety of loose piece contacts and confirm full crimping of the contact.
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T-HEAD Hand Tool
Engineered to crimp a variety of PIDG, PLASTI-GRIP and STRATOTHERM contacts, splices and wire caps.
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TETRA-CRIMP Hand Tool
Designed to crimp # 22 to # 10 AWG red, blue, yellow, black HD and green HD PIDG and PLASTI-GRIP contacts and splices.
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UFHT Hand Tool
Features a fixed die (crimper), movable die (anvil), locator/wire stop and a ratchet. It has the same frame configuration as TETRA-CRIMP hand tool but UFHT is frame only.
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Heavy Head Hand Tools (HHHT) and Dies
Designed to crimp a variety of loose piece contacts including PIDG, PLASTI-GRIP, STRATOTHERM, SOLI-STRAND, coaxial cable and heavy gauge wire contacts.